Miryeong Hong

JOGAKBO: Korean Traditional Patchwork

December 2023 - February 2024 at Sequoya Library

Inspired by the color-saturated four seasons in my homeland, South Korea, I have made Jogakbo (Korean traditional patchwork) with the traditional fabric for sixteen years. With Jogakbo, I focus on various textures and colors that represent distinctive aspects of each season, which helped me overcome my homesickness.

Jogakbo is a Korean traditional patchwork embedded with history. ‘Jogak’ means ‘pieces’, and ‘Bo’ means a wrapping bag. Jogakbo’s main use is as Bojagi, a Korean traditional wrapping cloth. Nowadays, Jogakbo can be found as art, lighting, handbags, table linen, and more. Jogakbo allows for a wide range of styles, from traditional to contemporary and a variety of color palettes and patterns. I want to show diversity within the art form and the versatility of Jogakbo. —Miryeong Hong

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